ISBN: 9780259887607 - Music Festival: Under the Direction of Walter Damrosch; for the Inauguration of Music Hall Founded by Andrew Carnegie, May 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 1891 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of festival programs organized under the direction of Walter Damrosch for the inauguration of Music Hall. Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1891, Music Hall was established to give a home to the Oratorio Society and Symphony Society. The venue finally provided the two societies a space in which to showcase their joint musical efforts to their fullest potential. The programs presented in this book are significant because they mark a turning point for the societies involved as they worked towards a common goal, giving voice to a rich diversity of choral works. The range of works performed over the course of the festival reveals the author's commitment to representing various eras of music - from the simple song to the grand oratorio - while also showcasing the passion and skill of the Russian composer Tschaikowsky. With its historical significance and inclusion of notable musical compositions, this book offers a valuable glimpse into the inaugural season of Carnegie's Music Hall and the vibrant musical culture of New York in the late 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…